|
Gastric Kaposi’s sarcoma presenting as upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a non-AIDS patient
|
Elahe Zanganeh    , Seyed Ashkan Hosseini , Mehdi Alimadadi , Mohammadreza Seyyedmajidi |
| Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GRCGH), Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran , mrsmajidi55@yahoo.com |
|
|
Abstract: (1883 Views) |
Background: Majority of the patients affected by Kaposi sarcoma (KS) have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) lessened the incidence of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)- related KS. Cutaneous signs are the most common, but involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is very important and dangerous because of serious complications including perforation and bleeding.
Case Presentation: This report is a rare case of gastric-KS presenting as melena in a non-AIDS 67-year-old woman. We describe the diagnosis and management of this rare complication.
Conclusion: GI-KS is often asymptomatic with different endoscopic appearances, and maybe present without cutaneous lesions. Thus, a high diagnostic suspicion is needed and we should attend these GI complications. |
|
| Keywords: Kaposi’s sarcoma, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Non-AIDS |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 171 kb]
(468 Downloads)
|
Type of Study: case report |
Subject:
Gastroentrology
Received: 2020/04/9 | Accepted: 2020/09/27 | Published: 2021/07/24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Send email to the article author |
|
|
|
| Add your comments about this article |
|
|
|
